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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?
(a) Giving the dog a treat.
(b) Petting the dog.
(c) Letting the dog run free.
(d) Talking nicely to the dog.

2. According to McConnell, why is there aggression in a social hierarchy?
(a) Because there are dogs fighting for dominance.
(b) Because the leader has to fight to remain dominant.
(c) Because all dogs are aggressive.
(d) Because there is constant flux in every group.

3. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?
(a) Grab the dog by the collar and make eye contact.
(b) Grab the dog by the scruff of the neck and avoid eye contact.
(c) Turn towards the dog and make eye contact.
(d) Turn away from the dog and avoid eye contact.

4. How does a person "release the pressure" after a block has been initiated?
(a) By crouching down.
(b) By turning around.
(c) By stepping aside.
(d) By leaning back.

5. When first training a dog to play fetch, what should an owner do?
(a) Give the ball with a hand.
(b) Throw a ball a few feet away.
(c) Kick the ball to the dog.
(d) Throw a ball far away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?

2. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?

3. What are high pitched sounds NOT used for?

4. According to McConnell, what can happen when an owner caters to a dog?

5. How large is the "smell" part of a dog's brain in relation to a human's?

(see the answer key)

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